What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: Pause and remember Alfred Wainwright. Fellwalker, guide book author and illustrator who loved this valley. Lift your eyes to Haystacks his favourite place. 1907-1991.
Alfred Wainwright was a renowned fell-walker, author, and artist best known for his detailed guidebooks and hand-drawn maps of the Lake District, significantly influencing outdoor recreation and tourism in Britain.
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Places near here
Church of St JamesListed building · 8 yd
George VI Post Box (1936-1952), ButtermereOld post box · 112 yd
Grassgarth CoppiceWood · 507 yd
Small waterfall on Sourmilk GillWaterfall · 950 yd
High SnockriggMountain / peak · 1207 yd
Woodhouse IslandsIslet · 1236 yd
Burtness WoodWood · 1340 yd
Rannerdale KnottsMountain / peak · 1641 yd
Goat CragCliff · 1682 yd
Moss ForceWaterfall · 1.1 mi
Muddock CragsCliff · 1.2 mi
Fanny Mercer CrossMemorial · 1.9 mi